Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stanth Albion: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stanth Albion as they navigated the complexities of Division 7. The club struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 3 wins, 3 draws, and a significant 16 losses. Their goal difference of -57 highlights the defensive struggles faced throughout the campaign, with opponents frequently finding the net against them. Despite these setbacks, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-57
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
11th
Points
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-3-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Couto
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Couto
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Philip Ng
RCF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P13
- Scoring
- 18
- P13
- Defence
- 75
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P13
- Goal difference
- -57
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-57 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stanth Albion as they navigated the complexities of Division 7. The club struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 3 wins, 3 draws, and a significant 16 losses. Their goal difference of -57 highlights the defensive struggles faced throughout the campaign, with opponents frequently finding the net against them. Despite these setbacks, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -57, underscoring the defensive challenges that Stanth Albion encountered. This stark statistic reflects the need for a strategic overhaul to tighten up at the back and improve overall performance in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 18 goals across the season
- Conceded 75 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
- Finished in 11th position in their division
- Achieved 3 draws, showing some resilience despite overall struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Stanth Albion moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the substantial goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience could significantly alter their results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would help turn more matches into wins and elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably a difficult campaign for Stanth Albion, marked by defensive struggles and a low points tally. The team demonstrated resilience in some aspects but ultimately finished with a poor record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses. Strengthening the defense and boosting offensive output are essential steps for progress. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.